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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 715.59 and 285.68 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 715.59 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/715.59 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 715.59 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 204,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,426.17/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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